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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
2
The article surveys naval budget proposals and the public mood for stronger sea power, citing Secretary Long's figures and broader support. It discusses territorial admissions for New Mexico and Arizona, party dynamics, and political commentary on elections, reform, and press influence.
Ex governor Pillsbury of Minnesota dies at his Minneapolis residence. He led the major milling interests in the city, a force in transforming the Flour City. The piece extols public libraries as a reform for fostering reading in youth and shaping character toward virtuous manhood and womanhood. It closes with a political quip about state Republicans.
A brief item notes that planned merging of canning firms in Towa faces criticism from privileged classes and beer canning traditions. It highlights local attitudes, claiming some towns under 2,500 residents oppose the shift and cling to 2, 4, and 8 ounce bottles, deeming the idea distasteful.
The article notes 21 percent of the population attends public schools, with 15,443,462 in public schools in the year to July 1, 1901, and argues education drives future wealth. It discusses Hamburg’s Cuba trade growth, listing yearly export values across multiple goods, and questions why the US should pursue broader foreign trade. It attributes rising Cuban exports to Germany and reflects on policy implications for mutual basin trade.
A Pearlson’s Weekly excerpt compares cities including Berlin Kioto and Sevastopol noting lack of slums. It praises Berlin’s housing and streets as well paved clean and wide with no English style slums. It also claims Huddersfield Leeds and London by the Sea are among largest English towns free from that reproach.
In a Kansas City Independent fragment four prisoners reveal motives for a crime. The nickpocket cites abstraction, the secondiary a habit of making light of things, the forger a wish to gain a name, and the burglar an opportunity in a large mercantile establishment.
In sleeping apartments where cars are used, an uncovered painted margin should surround the room to prevent dust and potential microbes. Regular washing with disinfectant water on this border will help purify the room and improve health.
An effusive visitor to the Meektons quotes a wife claiming her husband is the best. Meekton responds with a sigh and a wry remark about whether she thinks that reflects well on him. Washington Star style banter noted.
A humorous exchange between a balloon and parachute mocks moderation in youth drinking. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a novelty line while the Washington Times discusses reciprocity and U S political stance. The piece hints at ratifying McKinley era treaties if the late president's party gains full federal control.
A former Iowa legislator pleaded guilty in Sioux City police court to forging a $2.85 check. The article notes ongoing attempts by about 250 men to win seats in the legislature this year.
Message urges focusing missionary work at home to aid the Democrat cause. Mentions inviting localities in the United States and references to harness goods and stock. Includes remarks on perfumes, toilet articles, soaps, and a warning about druglets.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson forecasts beet sugar growers may dominate the market in a few years. The piece discusses social misfortunes, Kipling references, Roosevelt’s outreach to editors for advice, and optimism about industrial opportunities for young men amid towering capital concentrations.
The article discusses solving a race problem by placing the weaker race in favorable surroundings and questions northern criticism. It suggests letting those who believe they are better fitted take charge, noting Roosevelt's insistence on appointing only the best men to office has caused Republican papers to doubt his republicanism.
An advertising notice promotes a large selection of dress goods, women’s toilet articles, perfumes, and millinery by Ella Miller at Bula Miller's shop with a 30 percent discount on wallpaper. It notes fall fashions and mentions the Northern Pacific homeseekers excursion tickets on specific dates with travel to western points at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, offering further information via G D Rodgers at Des Moines, Iowa.
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